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Skyline Elementary School

Ferndale School District · Whatcom County · 2225 Thornton Road, Ferndale, WA 98248.0

(360)383-9450

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5/10
#679
Rank 679 out of 1,162
Top 58%
English Language Arts4/10 · #768 · 34th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #663 · 43rd percentile
Science6/10 · #510 · 51st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ferndale is a small, tight-knit city in Whatcom County, nestled between Bellingham and the Canadian border, where the pace of life feels genuinely unhurried and outdoor recreation is always close at hand. Skyline Elementary sits right in the middle of a growing community that blends longtime Pacific Northwest families with newer arrivals drawn to the area's affordability and charm. Families looking for a neighborhood school with a grounded, community feel — rather than the intensity of some of the larger Whatcom County districts — may find Skyline a comfortable fit, particularly for kids who thrive in a more relaxed setting with room to develop at their own pace.

Student Demographics

251 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
108 (43%)
Hispanic
63 (25%)
Multiple Races
23 (9%)
Other
57 (23%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged154 (61%)
Students with Disabilities35 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

500
Enrollment
35
Teachers (FTE)
14.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
21.7
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #840 · 35th percentile

26 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found